James Harden parts ways with agent, now represented by his mother

James Harden parts ways with agent, now represented by his mother

In the midst of the Rockets’ playoff run, news has come to light that James Harden is no longer being represented by Landmark Sports Agency. Harden signed with Landmark after his agent, Rob Pelinka, gave up his clients to become the Los Angeles Lakers’ general manager in 2017. According to the Houston Business Journal, Harden is now represented on business matters by his mother, Monja Willis, although it is not exactly clear when the change took place.

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, one of the top-10 biggest brands in the NBA, has dropped his agent and his mother is now representing him.

Monja Willis, Harden’s mother, confirmed she is representing Harden in a call with the Houston Business Journal. Harden was previously represented by Landmark Sports Agency’s Diana Day after Harden’s previous agent, Rob Pelinka, became the Los Angeles Lakers’ general manager in March 2017. Pelinka had represented NBA superstars such as Kobe Bryant.

Willis declined to comment beyond that she was representing Harden. It’s unclear when Willis began representing her son.

Harden signed a four-year extension with the Rockets in July of 2017 that could pay him up to $228 million through the 2022-23 season. He also has a 13-year, $200 million endorsement deal with Adidas, which he signed in 2015.

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